NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS (A+ GRADED)

Hypokalemia and lasix correct answers If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes correct answers CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms correct answers Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes correct answers Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance correct answers daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or minus 5 lbs a week Potassium (K+) correct answers 3.5-5 Hyperkalemia causes correct answers AKD, CKD, severe injuries, supplementation Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms correct answers muscle fatigue, weakness, arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea, death Hypokalemia causes correct answers diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive sweating, laxatives, ketoacidosis, alcohol abuse Hypokalemia signs and symptoms correct answers muscle cramps, abdominal distention, constipation, arrhythmia Renal Pt Diet correct answers low potassium-no potatoes, oranges, bananas, leafy green veggies, apples, avocados Sodium (Na+) correct answers 135-145 Hypernatremia Causes correct answers too much salt, rapid infusion of saline, antacids, increased dairy consumption Hypernatremia signs and symptoms correct answers decreased urinary output, firm rubbery tissue turgor, restlessness, agitation, confusion, flushed skin Hyponatremia Causes correct answers Diarrhea, gastric suctioning, sweating, Vomiting, low sodium intake, burns, edema/ascites, small bowel obstruction Hyponatremia signs and symptoms correct answers muscle weakness, fatigue, Headache, restlessness, irritability, hypotension, Nausea, vomiting